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Easy Chocolate Chip Scones Recipe Perfect for Flaky Buttery Breakfast

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These easy chocolate chip scones have a flaky, buttery texture with sweet pockets of chocolate, perfect for a quick and satisfying breakfast or brunch.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups (315 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • ¼ cup (50 g) sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • ¾ cup (180 ml) heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¾ cup (135 g) chocolate chips (bittersweet preferred)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt until evenly mixed.
  3. Add cold, cubed butter to the flour mixture. Using a pastry cutter, fork, or fingertips, work the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces remaining.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together heavy cream and vanilla extract. Pour into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined; dough will be sticky.
  5. Gently fold chocolate chips into the dough, distributing evenly without crushing the chips.
  6. Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface and pat or roll into a 1-inch thick circle about 8 inches wide. Avoid kneading.
  7. Cut dough into 8 equal wedges and transfer to the prepared baking sheet, spacing about 2 inches apart.
  8. Lightly brush the tops with a little extra cream or milk.
  9. Bake for 18–22 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  10. Remove from oven and transfer scones to a wire rack to cool slightly before serving.

Notes

Keep butter cold to ensure flaky layers. Avoid overmixing the dough to prevent tough scones. Oven temperatures vary; watch closely near the end of baking. Dough can be refrigerated for up to 24 hours before baking. For dairy-free or gluten-free versions, substitute ingredients as suggested.

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